Chapter 685: Chapter 507: Accepting More Disciples (Part 2)
"It is said that the Qin Clan is the descendants of a Hall Master from the Antarctic Immortal Mansion, with an extraordinary background and exceptional talent!"
"Oh? Is that so!"
The Great Power in a black robe heard it and held a bit more reverence in his eyes:
"No wonder, to have such talent and combat power, understanding such a domineering Illusion Heart Fist Style!"
...
Amidst the clamor of the Dao assembly plaza, another area of serene world existed.
Chen Sheng’s incarnation stood in the void, with an aura that was calm and grand, as steady as a pillar of heaven and earth.
Beside him, Dharma Master Hong Jue, donned in a profound robe, his sleeves fluttering without wind, his expression indifferent.
The two of them looked at the battle arena where the prodigies were contending, engaging in leisurely conversations, their words filled with insight into the Great Dao and nostalgia for the past.
Speaking of the Origin Sea, the two shook their heads, as the main battle incarnation of Dharma Master Hong Jue had also fallen, a significant loss.
"You two have just completed the second step, in Origin Sea, it is better to stick together to keep warm, that is the proper path."
Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng was moved in his heart, immersing his thoughts into the Panwu Realm within, inspecting the state of the twelve-armed deity at the source.
At this moment, the particles around the twelve-armed deity shone brilliantly, with the Treasure Body nearly perfected, and its breath steadily improving.
In another thousand years, it can be fully cultivated and emerge into the world.
Retracting his thoughts, Chen Sheng raised his eyes, looking towards Dharma Master Hong Jue:
"Friend, my main battle incarnation, in another thousand years, will be perfected."
"Today, let us make a thousand-year pact, and when my incarnation is complete, you and I will venture into the Origin Sea, seeking adventures and treasures, how about it?"
Dharma Master Hong Jue smiled lightly and immediately made the thousand-year alliance:
"Good! A thousand years later, in the Origin Sea, you and I shall walk side by side!"
While idly chatting, their gaze returned to the battle stage, just in time to catch Qin Zhaoyu and Zhang Longhu...
A hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of Dharma Master Hong Jue, his gaze fixed on Qin Zhaoyu:
"Friend, this junior of yours is indeed a good seedling."
"With a body full of domineering blood and bone, hiding the power of annihilation, it does suit my ultimate path."
Chen Sheng chuckled softly:
"Illusion and Annihilation are born from the same root, illusion is the surface, annihilation is within, illusion can give birth to annihilation, and annihilation can also give rise to illusion."
"Her path is not simply an end but the birth and death within illusion, and the concealment of illusion within annihilation..."
As the two idly talked, a new round of the duel had already begun on the battle stage.
The prodigious Qin Zhaoyu and Zhang Longhu, those pursuing the path of the Illusion Heart, finally faced their confrontation!
All around the plaza.
The Refining Void Great Powers also gathered their Heart Spirits, their gazes sharp, wanting to see who would have the upper hand in this clash of illusion and annihilation.
Zhang Longhu stood on the left side of the battle stage, his long sword as bright as Kunlun cold jade, gently trembling with a sword hum:
"Friend Qin, come forth to battle!"
Qin Zhaoyu flipped his right hand, and a brilliant golden light shot into the sky.
Clang——!!!
Within the golden light, a Fang Tian halberd entirely covered in gold slowly emerged.
The aura of military Sha moved on the halberd body, grand and boundless, seemingly with ancient Celestial Soldiers roared within.
With the Fang Tian halberd in hand, Qin Zhaoyu tightly gripped the halberd handle and gave it a gentle shake, the sound of the halberd’s cry resounded in all directions:
"Good!"
"A heart sword arises from the heart sea, it slays others, and slays myself too!"
Zhang Longhu, with a thought, his figure like a Banished Immortal broke through the void, his robes flickering, and the heart sword technique instantly operated to the extreme.
An immense Illusion Sea Sword Domain enveloped the four directions.
Within the Sword Domain, the real and illusionary blurred, seemingly with a hundred thousand Banished Immortals swinging swords simultaneously, the sword shadows like a river of stars pouring down.
Wherever the Sword Domain passed, the void slightly collapsed, and the primordial qi in the ground was drawn by the sword shadows, forming visible waves of qi!
"Although the heart sword is strong, it cannot bind me!"
Qin Zhaoyu shouted loudly, his voice resounding like thunder.
The Fang Tian halberd in his hand fiercely swept out, a brilliant golden halberd glow burst forth, leaving a ten-thousand-zhang chasm torn in the void.
"From illusion to annihilation, annihilation shatters all laws!"
Boom——!!!
The halberd glow and the Sword Domain clashed violently, a deafening explosion resounded thousands of miles around, transforming into a vast ocean of primordial qi!
A hint of gravity flashed in Zhang Longhu’s eyes, the long sword in his hand swung out once more, imbued with the determination of ’slaying others, slaying myself’.
As the sword shadows circulated, boundlessly dreamlike, the Illusion Sea Sword Domain became even more immense, as if to completely devour and crush Qin Zhaoyu.
His aura surged dramatically, and the whole person, as if transformed into an illusory Divine Mountain of sword, was extremely imposing!
"Good swordsmanship!"
Qin Zhaoyu laughed heartily, wielding the Fangtian Halberd once more.
This swing, like both spear and halberd, shone with infinite brilliance, akin to a golden celestial river surging downward, carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth, smashing fiercely toward Zhang Longhu.
It was like a world-ending grindstone!
"From illusion to annihilation, in a single thought!"
Clang clang clang!!!
The sound of swords and halberds echoed through the sky.
The Heart Sword and the halberd’s light clashed repeatedly, each collision accompanied by an earth-shattering roar.
In the void, the illusory Divine Mountain and the world-ending grindstone collided loudly, with overwhelming power!!
Suddenly.
A massive golden halberd shadow formed, within which countless illusions floated, fractured, and eventually all returned to annihilation.
"The final strike! Illusion and annihilation merge into one!"
Rumble!!!
Where the halberd shadow passed, the void completely collapsed, and the Heart Sword was instantly crushed and annihilated.
Zhang Longhu’s Sword Divine Mountain shattered under this strike, his body flying backward.
He slowly stood up, "Friend, next time, I won’t be defeated!"
Qin Zhaoyu laughed heartily:
"I’ll be waiting for you!"
...
The tournament continued, Qin Zhaoyu advanced with triumph, relying on the halberd technique "From Illusion to Annihilation" to crush many prodigies.
Ultimately, she ranked third in this Three Extremes Dao Assembly.
While Zhang Longhu ended at twenty-seventh place.
Some might wonder why there is such a significant gap in ranking despite similar combat strength.
In reality, the top prodigies at the Three Extremes Dao Assembly had already reached the limits of the Divinity Transformation Realm, with differences so minimal they could be ignored.
Victory and defeat often hinged on a razor’s edge.
Though Qin Zhaoyu progressed with fierce momentum, she fell short by just one move in the final three-way contest.
The two prodigies ahead of her were both direct disciples of a Dharma Master, one cultivated karma while the other cultivated time, each presenting extremely challenging opposition.
When Qin Zhaoyu fought them, attempting to break the entanglement of karma and tear the shackles of time, she ultimately fell slightly short and was defeated regrettably.
...
"Disciple Qin Zhaoyu hopes to join the Patriarch’s school, to serve the teacher as the sky, uphold the teacher’s way, unwavering for life!"
"Disciple Zhang Longhu earnestly requests the Patriarch to accept me, to follow closely, explore the Great Dao, never abandoning, hoping for pity!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng smiled gently.
Both were his bloodline, each with exceptional talent, he naturally had no reason to refuse.
"You both are dedicated to the Dao, your sincerity commendable, I shall grant your wish."
"From now on, you are my direct disciples, diligently abide by the Dao’s rules, and keep cultivating."
"Thank you, Master!"
Both promptly knelt down, bowing respectfully three times.
Seeing this, Dharma Master Hong Jue also smiled and offered congratulations:
"Congratulations, friend, on acquiring excellent disciples!"
Chen Sheng nodded slightly: "Thank you, friend!"
...
On the side, Qin Ping’an and Zhang Che exchanged a silent glance, their expressions filled with gratification.
Both had facilitated the juniors’ apprenticeship due to familial inheritance.
Especially Qin Ping’an, beneath his gratification lay a trace of imperceptible relief, as past worries ebbed like the tide.
His generation, under his grandfather’s protection, had deep ties with the Martial Hall, upholding the Qin family’s legacy and mastery of the Dao, was relatively stable.
After him, no one could maintain the bond with Martial Hall, once his lifespan was nearing its end...
"Now it’s finally settled, I no longer need to worry about family affairs in the future!"
"In the afterlife, I can finally give Bai Feng an account."
Compared to Qin Ping’an’s relief, Zhang Che appeared more exuberant, his joy nearly overflowing.
The Zhang Clan had labored for their ancient promise, striving for thirty thousand years, with many Refining Void Great Powers navigating for the younger generation...
"Now, our Zhang family legacy can finally transition from top-secret techniques to a true Integration Great Method inheritance!"
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